Photo editing issue

[silver tortoise]

Having decided to purchase a refurb Mac book pro,this after reading all the great advice from members posts.It was suggested without forking out monthly dosh that downloading Google nix editing software is now free would be a start.As I'm a computer dinosaur I was ok importing my photos from my sd card and downloading the software,but the problem is I can't seem to marry up my photos with the editing software.When I open the software no where does it say which photo do you want to edit.

I know it's pretty basic stuff to you Mac book users I've tried the various help tasks I am going to have an hour tuition at the Apple Store but there booked up till mid October.

I just wanted to ask someone to point me in the right direction as to what I'm doing wrong.Thanks.

 

[gramps]

The Nik software package is not meant to be run in standalone mode, though it can be ... this may help once you get past the warnings: https://edknepleyphoto.com/2013/06/15/using-the-nik-collection-in-a-stand-alone-mode/

 

[silver tortoise]

Thank you for your explanation,it is far too complicated for me,I just don't understand.I am going to delete the software package.Could you advise on a editing package other than paying for Photoshop I don't want at this moment to pay £8 odd per month for access I am new to photography and certainly new to Mac book,maybe in the future I will but for now I need to play around with a package.

 

[gramps]

Something like this would probably be all you need: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adobe-Phot...417&sr=8-1&keywords=photoshop+elements+14+mac

What camera are you using?

 

[silver tortoise]

I use a Nikkon D5500 I have a 18/55 lens 70/300 lens and a 105mm f2.8 all sigma.

 

[gramps]

I use a Nikkon D5500 I have a 18/55 lens 70/300 lens and a 105mm f2.8 all sigma.

Nikon's own Capture NX-D is free and will allow you to view your images and carry out some processing, it may well be all that you need initially

http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/sw/75.html

 

[ancient_mariner]

Can you find your photos (do you know where the Mac put them) or is it just a problem to get them into the editing software?

For basic editing you could try Fotor (free from the app store). There are also free image manipulation packages of varying degrees of complexity - are you saving in jpeg or NEF (raw data) format? You can also download adobe camera raw (ACR) software free of charge & get the same basic image development tools as in lightroom.

 

[Meeten]

For sheer simplicity Picasa is a start. Have a look and see how you get on. It has limited functionality, but simple edits are a breeze.....

 

[silver tortoise]

Really helpful thank you for your good advice,I'm going to try the suggestions you've all mentioned.

 

[Andy Taylor]

Don't forget the Photos app. It is great for photo management and basic editing/adjustiments. Included with every new Mac.